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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 964.42, 1,446.50 and 416.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 964.42, 1,446.50 and 416.47 is: 624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    964.42 : 1,446.50 = 416.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    964.42/1,446.50 = 416.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    964.42x = 1,446.50 × 416.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    964.42x = 602,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,421.57/964.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.65

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